Billy Elliot the Musical

The award-winning musical Billy Elliot, set during the 1984/5 miners' strike, returns to the Palace Theatre Manchester from December 2026 to January 2027.

Billy Elliot the Musical returns to the UK after ten years, playing at the Palace Theatre Manchester from 2 December 2026 to 9 January 2027. Set in a northern town during the miners' strike of 1984/5, it follows Billy's journey from boxing to ballet and the transformative power of art, with music by Elton John. The show has an interval and carries age guidance of 8+, with warnings for strong language, flashing lights, pyrotechnics and some violence.